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All Collectors invited to help out on Garland WeekendSix collectors needed for each Mass

Sligo Social ServicesRequire children's clothes and second had school uniforms in good condition. Please leave them into the Social Services Centre, Charles St. Sligo. Tel: 071-9145682

Church Bookstand St, Francis Xavier - Reflections from the SaintSt. Bernadette of Lourdes - The life of the SaintAfrica/Far East - News and viewsDiocese of Elphin - Book on the story of our DioceseHoly Well Books- History and Heritage both old and new

Parish Newsletter Sunday 22 ndJuly 2012Mass Times: Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 9:30am & 11:30am Holidays 10:00am & 7:30pmPriest: Fr Jim Murray, Email: carraroe@holywellsligo.comPhone: 071-9162136 Mobile: 087-8198466Websites: www.carraroechurchsligo.com www.holywellsligo.comTobernalt Holy Well - Reflection for Garland Weekend

Tobernalt is a natural spring well situated in a primeval forest. Known locally as the Holy Well, this was once a location for pagan worship. However, tradition holds that St Patrick evangelised pagans at this place and there is strong evidence that he baptised, celebrated Mass and ordained priests at the Holy Well.Garland Sunday celebrations evolved from the pagan festival of Lughanasa - the feast of harvest thanksgiving. It is therefore a fusion of Christian and Celtic tradition. Garland Sunday may still serve as an occasion for thanksgiving but now has a Christian dimension. Many generations have worshipped God on this holy ground and in penal times the Holy Well provided a place for secret worship.Although Catholic emancipation enabled Catholics to once again worship in Churches and Chapels, many continued to flock to Tobernalt for private devotions. Mass has been celebrated every year at Garland Weekend with the exception of 1922 when Mass was cancelled due to the Civil War.Like the natural spring water ever present at Tobernalt the faith continues to flourish in the hearts of every pilgrim. The living waters of the risen Lord brings healing and renewal to those who visit this sacred and historic site. Next weekend we journey in prayer and reflection. Let us pray for good weather and a joyous celebration.  Tobernalt - A Place of Prayer Tobernalt Holy Well invites the visitor to pray and reflect. The invitation to pause and pray, light a candle or gently walk around the grounds is promoted and encouraged by the various shrine to: The Holy Family, St Anne, the Crucifixion Scene, the Lourdes Grotto, the Stations of

the Cross and the Mysteries of the Rosary.Also, the Mass Rock and the High Altar is a reminder of our faith journey and the sacredness of our spiritual history. The many candelabras allow the visitor to light a candle in prayer and petition and to offer a final prayer as they leave the sacred soil of Tobernalt with a wish and a prayer to return shortly.

  Please Note: Mass times vary this week. Check the Newsletter. All Masses next Weekend take place at the Holy Well. Please note times of programme below. Garland Weekend Newsletter available at Church Bookstand. Please take one home. Mass Times & Intentions Sat 7:30pm Bridget & James Henry ( Anni) Sun 9:30am Mickey Begley (Annis)Sun 11:30am Jim Connelly (Rec Dec)Dec of O' Hara Family- Finn Corrigan (Annis)Mon/ Tue No Morning MassWed 10:00 am Thur 10:00am Fri 6:00/7:00pm Adoration in Preparation for Garland Weekend Fri 7:00pm Mass for Garland Weekend Saturday28th July: At the Holy Well7:30pm Evening Mass - Baptism  Sunday 29thst July: At the Holy Well 6:00am Dawn Mass - A Sacred Heritage with traditional pilgrimage 10:00am Morning Mass - Honouring the Holy Well12:00noon Mass with Prayers for Healing & Anointing of the SickPlease Note: on this weekend NO MASS in CARRAROE CHURCH

Mass Times 30th July - 5th AugustMon 30th Aug - Thur 2nd August No Morning MassFri 3rd August Fri 6:00-7:00pm Adoration of the Blessed SacramentFri 7:00pm Danny Henry ( Mt. Mind)Sat 7:30pm Nicholas Tancred & Dec. Members Sun 9:30am Jack McCormack ( Anni)Sun 11:30am Kay & Denis Feehily (Annis)

Vocations to the Priesthood

The Elphin Diocese is actively seeking men who are interested in Diocesan Priesthood. Please see the new poster at our notice board at the back of the church. Carraroe Community Centre The centre is available for rent during the Summer period.Contact the Parish Office for further information.

Our ChurchPlease tidy up your Missalette after Mass and leave it at the end of the seat. Your help and support is appreciated

Parish Choir Are always looking for new members. Practise on Friday evening at 7:30pm for the Parish Choir and on Sunday at 11:00am for the Folk Choir. Would YOU like to help out? No Newsletter for the Next two Weeks Reflection - Our Holy Well Pilgrim walk softly, this is holy ground.It has been made holy by the feet of generationsWho came here to worship God,To hear Mass,To honour Our Lady, To pray for their needs and for peace. Here are the memories of a poor, persecuted people,They braved death to come,They walked barefoot through the woodsTo worship in secret.Here are the memories of hunted priests,Offering Mass in this hallowed place.Will their suffering and sacrifices be in vain?They have handed on a torch-Let us keep that torch alight.

Tobernalt Holy Well- Books Prayer Book.....History & Heritage......Mass Cards & Bouquets......Books and Cards based on the Holy Well are now available at the following outlets, Church Bookstand in Carraroe, Veritas or Liber Bookshop, Sligo. Please promote the story of the Holy Well by purchasing these books. Holy Well Web SiteThe Holy Well Web Site is available at www.holywellsligo.com This site contains the story of the Holy Well with many reflections and pictures. Let your friends abroad know about our site. Derry Group Walk to Knock We wish the Derry group every blessing as they arrive in Knock on Sunday morning. The group stayed in Carraroe on Friday night and celebrated Mass in the Church on Friday evening.

BereavedWe extend our prayer and sympathy to the family of Hugh Quinn, Carrowkeel, especially his son Vincent, Kilkenny, Sister Peggy Donagher, Carrowkeel and brother Pat Quinn Dromahair whose funeral took place on Friday. Also Edmund Henry, Carraroe and we pray for his wife Marice and family whose funeral took place on SaturdayLord grant them eternal peace and rest in your home.

Recent WeddingsCongratulation to Sharon Isaac and Andrew Gannon, Strandhill Road who were married in Carraroe on Friday. We wish them every blessing in the future.

Youth Adults - Invitation - Mass on Wednesday at 7:00pm Young adults aged between 18 and 30 are invited to take part in the Elphin Diocesan leg of the pilgrimage walk from Lough Derg to coincide with the Knock Summer

Festival. The Elphin leg takes place on Wednesday 25th July and will start at Cliffoney Church at 11:30am walking to Carraroe Church and finishing there with the celebration of Mass at 7:00pm. You can also join the walk along the way at Rathcormac Church at 3:30pm. Contact Frank at 087-9880690 or Stephanie at 087-9907946 to register